Ad did not reflect Bobby Roberts’ values, wishes

Published: Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 08:00 AM.

In an ad on the Oct. 23 Business page of The News Herald, Mr. Robert Dokken did not accurately represent a visit I made to his office following the death of my brother, Bobby Roberts.

Dokken’s ad made it appear that I suggested he volunteer to “service” Bobby’s clients in the wake of his death, when in fact the reason for my visit was the opposite.

Immediately after my brother died, I received a phone call from a friend who had heard that Mr. Dokken was preparing an advertisement to “honor” a fine statesman, Bobby Roberts. I was against this for a variety of reasons, including talks my brother had with me and others about Mr. Dokken and because my brother’s will specifically laid out who he recommended to handle his clients should he die.

When I was visiting Bobby before he died, he said, “Sister, you may have to wear some big britches to uphold the standards with which we believe and live.” My response was, “No Problem.” Therefore, when I received notice of Mr. Dokken’s intention, I made a visit to his office and told him not to publish anything bearing Bobby’s name.

In Bobby’s desires in his succession plan, he stipulated that his clients be cared for by Patty Borinski. The three of them, Patty, Bobby and George, Patty’s husband, have worked together for years. He said that if anything happened to him, he wanted Patty to take care of the accounts of my son, Woody, and I.

Bobby had big dreams and he accomplished much. We must dream with the confidence that we will be successful and let no one diminish our values and standards.

Thank you, Bobby, for loving Woody and me, and for helping us both dream big!

In an ad on the Oct. 23 Business page of The News Herald, Mr. Robert Dokken did not accurately represent a visit I made to his office following the death of my brother, Bobby Roberts.

Dokken’s ad made it appear that I suggested he volunteer to “service” Bobby’s clients in the wake of his death, when in fact the reason for my visit was the opposite.

Immediately after my brother died, I received a phone call from a friend who had heard that Mr. Dokken was preparing an advertisement to “honor” a fine statesman, Bobby Roberts. I was against this for a variety of reasons, including talks my brother had with me and others about Mr. Dokken and because my brother’s will specifically laid out who he recommended to handle his clients should he die.

When I was visiting Bobby before he died, he said, “Sister, you may have to wear some big britches to uphold the standards with which we believe and live.” My response was, “No Problem.” Therefore, when I received notice of Mr. Dokken’s intention, I made a visit to his office and told him not to publish anything bearing Bobby’s name.

In Bobby’s desires in his succession plan, he stipulated that his clients be cared for by Patty Borinski. The three of them, Patty, Bobby and George, Patty’s husband, have worked together for years. He said that if anything happened to him, he wanted Patty to take care of the accounts of my son, Woody, and I.

Bobby had big dreams and he accomplished much. We must dream with the confidence that we will be successful and let no one diminish our values and standards.

Thank you, Bobby, for loving Woody and me, and for helping us both dream big!